Examples Of Figurative Language In Fahrenheit 451

The tone of the excerpt from Ray Bradbury’s book Fahrenheit 451 is desperate, as portrayed through two literary devices. Figurative language is used to express an idea by utilizing a unique set of words. “ He (Montag) felt his smile slide away, fold over and down on itself like tallow skin, like the stuff of a fantastic candle burning too long and now collapsing and now blown out” (Bradbury 9) is a hyperbole. The previous quote’s meaning was that the smile disappeared, as it was too happy for Montag to handle; but it was wonderful nonetheless. By stating that the fantastic candle had blown out, means that Montag was sorrowful to have his smile leave and, therefore, wanted it back. The quote his accurately depicts to the tone. Descriptions used

A couple of occurrences in Fahrenheit 451 makes use of syntax, specifically sentence length, to articulate the spontaneousness of Montag’s thoughts. To demonstrate, in the nightfall, after having a tête-à-tête with Clarisse Mcclellan for the first time, Montag conjures offhand, impulsive thoughts. This is exceptionally executed in the phrasing of the sentences. “”One drop of rain. Clarisse. Another drop. Mildred. A third. The uncle. A fourth. The fire tonight. One, Clarisse. Two, ……. “I don’t know anything anymore,”” (15). The short sentences give way to the rapidness of Montag’s imagination. Next, Bradbury uses vivid imagery to deliver a deeper meaning into the novel. For example, fire and the salamander symbolize Montag’s past. This is because the fire and salamander are symbols to Montag’s job as a fireman. This was before Montag realized that dystopia around him, tagging the definition of the past and home to the salamander and fire.

Prompt: The novel contains many literary elements and references to different works of literature, how do these convey the themes of the novel?

This passage reveals “the hand of the author.” The author uses many descriptive words, similes and hyperboles. In the first part of the passage when the author mentions his leg being like a chunk of a burnt pine log. Bradbury used a simile to show the relationship between his leg and a burnt pine log, that is his leg felt as heavy as a chunk of burnt pine log. In the second part of the passage, the author uses a hyperbole to exaggerate the situation to show the reader how much pain Montag is feeling. It gives the reader a clear understanding of how intense the moment is. As mentioned before, the author also uses descriptive words, such as “a shower of silver needles.” And “…like a chunk of burnt pine log…” It gives you an idea of how the author

For instance, when Montag received a call and realized that his house is going to be turned into ashes he said: “You could feel the war getting ready in the sky that night. The way the clouds moved aside and came back, and the way the stars looked, a million of them swimming between the clouds, like the enemy disks and the moon go up in red fire; that was how the night felt(88). The author used figurative language such as metaphor, as well as simile and personification to create an allusion to the upcoming war and the revival of knowledge and books. This is an important quotation, because Bradbury alludes to the rising tensions that will lead to anarchy. The clouds stand for society, while ‘enemy disks’ represent the oppressive government.

“Don’t face a problem, burn it.” (Bradbury 115). This is a quote from the book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451 follows Montag’s journey after he begins to realize the truth about books. The overall theme is censorship and more importantly the result of it.

Night contains a significant amount of figurative language. Select 3 examples from the text to analyze. In analyzing each example, be sure to explain how the specific example impacts the text. (How does it affect the reader? How does it affect the reading experience? Why did Wiesel make that specific choice?) Please use a different type of figurative language for each example.

Have you ever read a book you enjoyed a lot? Well if not read Fahrenheit 451. The author of the book is Ray Bradbury. There are many characters, but one of the main, main ones is Montag. Montag is a person who changes quite a bit throughout the story. Montag goes from being conservative to being a rebel.

Before this understanding, Montag is ‘happy’ and feels that nothing is wrong with his life. He loves his job. He is just like everyone else. Blank and empty inside, Montag wears a mask of happiness on the outside. In the very beginning, he loves to burn books. Afterall, he is a fireman, whose job is to burn the horrible books. For him “it was a pleasure to burn. It was a special pleasure to see things blackened and changed” (1). Montag was just another person brainwashed by television and the lies of government. Montag would have never suspected that Clarisse is the person who takes off his blindfold. After she asks Montag if he is happy, he starts to notice the world. At first, he assures himself that he is happy. When he’s home, he realizes “he was not happy. He said the words to himself. He recognized this as the true state of affairs. He wore his happiness like a mask…” (9). The mask of happiness that the leaders and government force the people to wear has been torn from Montag’s face and he is shocked as he sees the truth for the first time. Clarisse has started the first step in a transformation that will lead Montag on a path towards true

Living in a world of burning books and following authority like sheeps. This world was created in the book Fahrenheit 451 published on October 1953 by Ray Bradbury. I read this book my sophomore year of highschool, it was required for my english-10 class.There are multiple forms of rhetoric used in Fahrenheit 451 to guide the reader to the mindset of individuality. The lesson applied in the book are about conformation is bad for society, yet it will happen, blind obedience is bad, and the last lesson is knowledge is more powerful than the forefront.

Fahrenheit 451 is a novel based on a character amed Montag and the life he lives. Throughout the novel his belief will be challenged and he will begin to see the world he and the other characters live in differently. Overtime the man who he was will not be the man he becomes. His beliefs, the characters who have influenced him, and the ways that Montag changes will all be discussed in this essay.

pleasure for Montag to see things as he saw the world. Also in the novel, it says, “ Even now he

The world of burning books, talking parlor walls, and speeding cars captivated the readers who read Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451. Through the use of figurative language, Bradbury creates a complex, yet a dull-minded, society where literature and human philosophy are degenerating. Bradbury illustrates this society through the protagonist, Guy Montag, who develops and changes his mentality on his society throughout the novel after realizing the truth behind it. However, Bradbury does not only paint the truth about Montag’s society, but he also conveys a representation of our society through the media of Fahrenheit 451. The media of Fahrenheit 451 displays a rather disillusioned, ‘perfect’ image of how this society portrays itself to be even though it is the opposite.

Would you rather have awareness of the world around you or just be completely oblivious? In Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, you clearly don't have a choice. Bradbury uses figurative language, symbolism, and biblical references in the book to express Bradbury’s concern about how powerful governments manipulate citizens.

In Fahrenheit 451’s dystopian society, the possession of books is considered criminal. A once proud fireman who regularly burned books turned a new leaf and began to understand and value the importance of literature. Multiple characters in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 impact the ex-firemans, Montag, life in a way that changed him forever. Throughout the novel Montag discovers a different outlook and perspective on the society in which he lives and how he perceives books. From a fireman to an outlaw, a few specific characters greatly impact Montag. Montag meets a young woman who perceives the world in a different way which affects Montag’s outlook on society. Also, a retired English professor gave Montag confidence and the comprehension of books. A character close to Montag, his wife, shows him how the loss of importance of books would affect his life . When Montag goes outside, he comes across a young woman who does not seem like the others in the city. Montag begins to talk to her and his life changes in a major way.